Strategic Finance and Accounting Leader with 12+ years of experience overseeing corporate accounting, technical GAAP compliance, and SOX/SEC reporting for multinational public and private companies. Proven record of leading teams, optimizing financial close cycles by up to 30%, and delivering audit-ready results. Trusted advisor to CFOs and senior executives, with deep expertise in ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, stock-based compensation, and ERP implementations (Oracle Cloud, OneStream, NetSuite). Known for building high-performing teams and strengthening financial controls that support growth and operational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Non-Tech Corporate Accounting
Equifax
Atlanta, GA
04.2025 - Current
Managed a team of four senior accountants, ensuring precise accounting and reporting of stock-based compensation.
Enhanced corporate accounting policies and procedures to align with best practices.
Acted as subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, delivering accurate interpretations of accounting standards.
Resolved complex accounting matters through thorough research and analysis of emerging issues.
Prepared detailed journal entries and reconciliations with comprehensive supporting documentation.
Facilitated audit processes by collaborating with external auditors and addressing inquiries promptly.
Provided senior management with actionable insights derived from financial data analysis.
Assistant Controller
Vesta Inc
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 04.2025
Oversaw all corporate accounting operations for a $100M company, leading a team of three accountants, and improving month-end and year-end close timelines by three days through the automation of accruals and reconciliation processes.
Strengthened internal controls and delivered audit-ready documentation, resulting in zero significant deficiencies during annual external audits.
Enhanced cash management and liquidity forecasting, enabling proactive decision-making and ensuring operational funding needs were consistently met.
Collaborated with FP&A and department heads to elevate budget variance analysis, aligning forecasts with corporate strategy, and reducing forecast variance by 20%.
Directed accounts payable, receivable, and payroll accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and timely processing of $300M in vendor and employee transactions annually.
Partnered with tax consultants on transfer pricing studies and ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
Developed staff through targeted mentoring, increasing reconciliation accuracy by 20%, and preparing team members for promotion into senior roles.
Lead Accountant
Vesta Inc
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 10.2022
Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure all corporate deadlines are met and information is presented following GAAP.
Approve month-end close processes including accrual and reversal entries.
Prepare ASC842 journal entries for all Operating Leases.
Review and Approve Revenue Recognition journal entries as per ASC606.
Book Payroll Journal entries and accruals.
Calculate State and Use Taxes for Washington and Oregon.
Analyze and construct Excel reports following Internal Controls.
Use Power BI and Pivot tables to reconcile accounting data and values for monthly reports.
Perform Intercompany reconciliations.
Perform Balance sheet and P&L flux analysis.
Explained monthly balance sheet variances and provided documentation for internal and external audits.
Prepare and analyze accounting reports for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and Maintain PP&E - Fixed Assets schedule.
Assist in the preparation of global consolidated reports.
Work with the IT Department for continual improvement to financial efficiency including the development of standardized processes.
Senior Accountant
Interface Inc (NASDAQ: TILE)
Atlanta, GA
10.2019 - 11.2021
Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure all corporate deadlines are met and information is presented following GAAP.
Perform month-end close processes including accrual and reversal entries.
Prepare journal entries for accruals and other accounting entries.
Analyze and construct Excel reports following Internal Controls.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts to general ledger and bank reconciliations.
Perform Intercompany reconciliations.
Perform Balance sheet and P&L flux analysis.
Explained monthly balance sheet variances and provided documentation for internal and external audits.
Coordinate and manage annual SOX audits, working closely with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and support.
Help Senior Managers prepare 10Ks and 10Qs through Workiva.
Prepared footnotes for 10Ks and 10Qs.
Prepare and analyze accounting reports for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and Maintain PP&E - Fixed Assets schedule.
Assist in the preparation of global consolidated reports.
Work with the IT Department for continual improvement to financial efficiency including the development of standardized processes.
Senior Accountant
SafeGuard Products International
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - 10.2019
Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure all corporate deadlines are met and information is presented per GAAP.
Perform month-end close processes including accrual and reversal entries.
Prepare journal entries for accruals and other accounting entries.
Analyze and construct Excel reports for recording and processing monthly commission payments and other client incentive reports.
Prepare Invoices for the clients.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts to the general ledger.
Explained monthly balance sheet variances and provided documentation for internal and external audits.
Use Power BI and Pivot tables to reconcile accounting data and values for monthly reports.
Use SQL to create queries and analyze company-wide data to facilitate reporting net and gross sales, claims, cancellation costs, and investment results.
Accurately and quickly fulfill ad-hoc requests from Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Management, and clients as needed.
Prepare and analyze accounting reports for accuracy and completeness.
Work with the IT Department, and Client Relations Team for continual improvement to financial efficiency including developing standardized processes.
Accountant I
SafeGuard Products International
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - 02.2018
Prepared reconciliations and year-end work papers about company expenditures.
Analyzed sales commissions, salaries, and expenses to determine variances monthly.
Prepared and entered budget details for payroll-related accounts.
Generated reports from Great Plains software to design reports in Excel for management.
Reconciled, reviewed, and analyzed financial reports prepared for client partners.
Provided journal entries to client partners to account for contracts administered by the Company.
Prepared statutory schedules for client’s insurance reporting.
Approved checks for incentive payouts, bonuses, and other activity for the Company’s clients.
Compiled and reconciled outstanding checklists for clients.
Accountant
Amazon
Hyderabad, India
01.2011 - 05.2013
Documented journal entries for balance sheet and income statement accounts utilizing Oracle and Excel.
Administered vendor accounts, ensuring accurate processing of invoices.
Investigated and reconciled vendor payment issues to maintain supplier relationships.
Produced monthly client invoicing and vendor payments for management oversight and mailing.
Implemented monthly bank reconciliations utilizing Oracle ERP software capabilities.
Managed extensive data collection and analysis with Excel and/or Oracle software.
Education
Master’s - Accounting
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
12.2020
Master of Business Administration -
All India Management Association
Delhi, Delhi
01.2011
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
03.2008
Skills
Month-end close
Financial reporting
Balance sheet reconciliations
Budget variance analysis
Journal entries, accruals
Lease accounting ASC 842
Revenue Recognition ASC606
Process automation
Sales commissions analysis
Accounts Payable
US GAAP compliance
PP&E - Fixed Assets
State and income tax filings
accounts receivable
Sox compliance
Preparing 10-Ks and 10-Qs
Pursuing a CPA
Expense accounting – stock options ASC 817
MS Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint)
MS Excel (Power Query, Power Pivots, Formulas, VLOOKUP, Macros, Pivot Tables)